As Hurricane Melissa approaches Jamaica with winds up to 180 mph, residents prepare for potential catastrophic impacts. With flooding and landslides expected, authorities urge caution and readiness as the storm nears landfall.
Hurricane Melissa has intensified to a Category 4 storm, posing a severe risk of flash floods and landslides in Jamaica and Haiti. With forecasts predicting even more strength, residents are urged to seek shelter and prepare for devastating impacts.
Hurricane Melissa is rapidly intensifying and threatens to become the strongest storm ever recorded in Jamaica. With dire warnings issued, authorities urge residents to take precautions as heavy rainfall and catastrophic flooding loom.
Storm Melissa has intensified into a hurricane, prompting a warning for Jamaica as it threatens catastrophic flooding and landslides. Authorities are urging residents to prepare for the worst.
A fifth person has died from a rare flesh-eating bacteria in Louisiana, highlighting a surge in cases linked to rising ocean temperatures. Experts warn of increased risk from contaminated waters and undercooked seafood.
In a startling announcement, Massachusetts health officials revealed the first human case of West Nile virus for the year. A woman in her 70s was exposed in Middlesex County, raising alarms about mosquito-borne illnesses as the risk remains high across the state. Residents are urged to take precautions against mosquito bites as the summer fades.
The Minnesota Department of Health warns of an increasing risk of West Nile virus amid a hot summer, with 20 confirmed cases and two deaths. Precautions are essential to avoid mosquito bites and serious illness.
Minnesota reports two deaths from West Nile virus as cases spike this year. Health officials urge residents to take precautions against mosquito bites, especially in high-risk areas.
Two residents in Queens have contracted West Nile Virus, marking the first human cases in NYC this season. Health officials are investigating additional cases in Brooklyn and urging precautions against mosquito bites.
A recent case of plague in South Lake Tahoe raises questions about this historic disease. Experts explain how it still exists today, its causes, and what precautions to take while enjoying the outdoors.
